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Drug-related daylight attack sends one to hospital

Drug-related daylight attack sends one to hospital

RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed a daylight assault on a busy Prince George street late Tuesday afternoon to contact police. Mounties came across the victim shortly before 5 p.m.
Family raising money for shooting victim

Family raising money for shooting victim

The family of the man who survived a terrifying shooting in the Chilliwack River Valley last weekend is raising funds to help him get back on his feet.
Police seeking wanted women

Police seeking wanted women

The Prince George RCMP are asking the public's help to locate two women wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Rekecka Susanne Rahkola, 27, is wanted for failing to comply with a probation order.
Northern Health aims to destigmatize drug addiction

Northern Health aims to destigmatize drug addiction

See a person for who they are, not what drugs they use. Listen while withholding judgment. Avoid using labels. This is some of the advice offered on Northern Health's website as part of its new initiative "Stop stigma. Save lives.
Springwood elementary school reopening

Springwood elementary school reopening

The School District 57 board voted yes to reopen Springwood school in September.
Proposed transit facility headed to public hearing

Proposed transit facility headed to public hearing

Council is in support of a new B.C. Transit bus maintenance facility near a community trail on 18th Avenue and Foothills Boulevard.
Shooter sentenced to prison time

Shooter sentenced to prison time

A Prince George man was sentenced Monday to a further 2 1/2 years in prison for shooting an adversary during a confrontation in the parking lot of a local apartment building.
Support centre for autism to be opened in Prince George

Support centre for autism to be opened in Prince George

A resource centre catering to the needs of people with autism - and then some - will open in Prince George this summer. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday for a local "spoke" for the Richmond-based Pacific Autism Family Network.
Fire destroys garage, sends one to hospital

Fire destroys garage, sends one to hospital

One person suffered significant burns Saturday after a fire broke out in the garage of a 4100-block Nehring Avenue home. She was taken to hospital while firefighters were able to rescue the family dog from a kennel attached to the structure.
First Nations court coming

First Nations court coming

First Nations Court is in the final stages towards becoming a reality in Prince George later this year. The initiative is in its final stages with a business plan being put together with no date set for final approval.